Assemblies including plug devices, and related plug devices and methods
US10370129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C17/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An assembly comprises a vessel comprising a shell exhibiting at least one opening extending therethrough, a structure covering an internal surface of the shell, and at least one plug device contacting the shell and the structure. The at least one plug device comprises a rigid body comprising a male connection structure longitudinally extending into the least one opening, and a base structure extending outwardly beyond a lateral periphery of the male connection structure and positioned longitudinally between the structure and the shell. A plug device for a milling application, and a method of plugging a component of an assembly are also described.
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